September 5 - November 8: Celebrate Halloween with 100+ spirited puppets, silly songs, spooky fun, a Día de los Muertos sequence, and costume parades in October.
September 22 – October 11: Watch Disney's Beauty and the Beast take the stage in its first North American touring production in over 25 years. The beloved musical features all-new sets, dazzling costumes, and the classic Oscar-winning score.
October 1-31: During the entire month of October, kids 12 and under receive free admission with a paid adult to more than 70 of San Diego County's favorite museums, historic sites, aquariums, gardens and more. Many are even free for the whole family!
October 1-4: Celebrate Korean culture with street food, shopping, live performances, traditional games, crafts, Hanbok photo opportunities, and more. FREE!
EVERY FIRST THURSDAY: The first Thursday of every month is Free Day. Admission is free of charge with advance reservation.
Select nights, October 2-30: Trick-or-treat, enjoy 11 rides, hop aboard the Halloween Express Train, explore the Cosmic Vortex, join a scavenger hunt and dance party, and more.
October 2-4: Savor Greek food, wine, dancing, kids’ activities, and cathedral tours at the LA Greek Fest.
October 2-4: Enjoy a parade, carnival rides, entertainment, vendors, brewfest, and more.
OCTOBER 2-4: Looking for your next big family day out? ✈️ Pacific Airshow® Huntington Beach takes over the coastline with unbelievable aerial action, world-class performers, skydivers, live entertainment and plenty happening on the beach. Get your crew up close to the action, engage in STEM activities, meet your heroes and watch some seriously impressive flying overhead. And with the ocean as your backdrop, it’s a pretty epic way to spend a weekend together.
October 2-4: Celebrate 40 years of the California Avocado Festival with 60+ bands, food, vendors, a Youth Stage, Strong Arm Contest, Guacamole Contest, and more. FREE!
Every Friday: Explore nature with story time, crafts, science, and guided activities designed for preschoolers. FREE!
October 2-3: Explore the Garden after dark with live animals, night hikes, creepy-crawly crafts, the World Famous Spider Show, and Bob Baker Marionette Theater.
October 3: Dress up for Trunk or Treat, live entertainment, games, prizes, spooky vendors, photo ops, and more at Downtown Torrance's Halloween celebration. FREE!
October 3–4: Watch monster trucks hit the Long Beach Arena for Hot Wheels Monster Trucks Live: Glow-N-Fire. Fan favorites return alongside the live debut of Rhinomite™, plus freestyle motocross stunts, a transforming robot, enhanced pyro effects, and special kids pricing.
October 3: Tour the school, meet the teachers, and explore programs for infants (6 weeks) through Pre-Kindergarten. Learn about the Links to Learning curriculum, which offers a balance of learning and play to support growth through every stage.
October 3: Roscoe’s Thank You LA Festival returns to Long Beach for its second year with a celebration of food, music, culture, and community.
October 3-4: Explore the world of reptiles with thousands of snakes, lizards, and amphibians at this massive two-day expo.
October 3-4: Browse rare books, first editions, maps, prints, and more from 50+ exhibitors, plus a special Interview with the Vampire 50th anniversary exhibit, author talks, and curator-led tours.
October 3-4: Spend a spooktacular night aboard the Battleship IOWA with Halloween activities, after-hours exploration, dinner, breakfast, and an overnight stay in real sailor bunks. Costumes encouraged!
October 3: Celebrate pollinators with family activities, environmental education, native gardening, and more in San Juan Capistrano.
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